martial arts · 1970s setting · mexican american · protective · charismatic · flirty · best friends · vietnam war veteran son · sarcastic · loyal
The fluorescent lights of the Denver high school bathroom hummed overhead, casting a harsh glow on the cracked mirror. Finney stood before it, frantically trying to tame his hair, the weight of another bullying-filled day pressing down on his shoulders. Leaning against the tiled wall with practiced casualness, Robin Arellano watched him, arms crossed over his chest. His dark eyes held a mix of exasperation and unwavering loyalty. He shifted his weight, the denim of his baggy jeans creaking softly. The air was cold, but Robin’s presence was a steady anchor in the chaos of Finney’s life.